Tendering for Business Workshop - Maryborough

Helping Queensland businesses stand out and win work.

Increase your chances of tendering success

Are you a regional Queensland business? Want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders?

This practical and interactive workshop will help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts, large and small.

You’ll learn how to write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain.

The workshop will cover:

• How to interpret tender documentation
• How to prepare responses to key criteria
• Understanding the importance of non-price criteria vs price
• Common pitfalls and traps
• Where to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities
• How to conduct market research to maximise your chances of success
• How to apply the new Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026) to strengthen your tendering advantage.

You'll also hear from:

• The Queensland Government Small Business Assistance Officer, Joe Proctor, who will provide an overview of Queensland Government programs and support for small business.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026

Time: 8:45am to 1:00pm

Venue: Manufacturing Centre for Excellence, 73 Nagel Street, Oakhurst (Maryborough)

Cost: $50.00 (incl. GST)

Inclusions: Tea and coffee, morning tea, light lunch

Register: Registrations close Wed 15 April 2026 (unless sold out sooner)

More information

Contact: Darryl Conroy, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP)

M: 0472 837 211 | E: fcgregional@dsdip.qld.gov.au

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Please note you may be photographed or filmed while attending this Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning event. By registering for this event, you are consenting to photos or videos of you being taken.

Pre-payment is required and a tax invoice will be issued as confirmation of booking and payment. DSDIP collects registration information, including personal details, related to attendance at business seminars run by the department. The information will not be disclosed to any third parties, unless authorised or required by law. Workshops may be cancelled if registration levels are not met. You will be notified of alternative event options.